Tiger Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving Wednesday at the Martin County Courthouse, resolving a DUI case stemming from a March rollover crash in Florida.
What Happened in March
Woods’ Land Rover clipped a truck and rolled onto its side on Jupiter Island. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, failed a field sobriety test, and had prescription painkillers in his pocket, according to the arrest affidavit. He agreed to a breathalyzer test that showed no signs of alcohol but refused a urine test.
The Charges
Woods previously entered a written not guilty plea through his lawyers to charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusal to submit to testing.
The Plea Deal
Woods appeared at the Martin County Courthouse Wednesday and pleaded guilty to reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test, not to DUI itself, under an agreement with prosecutors. The judge suspended his driver’s license for five years and ordered him to pay a $1,000 fine, warning him that driving on the suspended license could send him back to jail. The outcome mirrors how Woods resolved a 2017 DUI arrest, which also ended in a plea to reckless driving rather than the original charge.
The suspension does not bar Woods from competing on tour, though it means arranging rides to and from courses and events for the next five years. Additional details on the hearing were reported by ESPN and TMZ.
